We are currently recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Team Leader. You will be committed and have the values, passion, and determination to put people first, whilst supporting the lives of people with a learning disability or mental health illness.
It can be quite challenging at times, but the rewards of seeing our residents improve and develop from the support we provide is amazing!
As Team Leader, you will be supporting our service users whilst working closely with your team of Support Workers to ensure they are providing the necessary support to our residents as part of their rehabilitation. Previous experience of working with vulnerable adults with learning disabilities or a mental health illness will be beneficial for this position.
As part of this role you will work closely with a variety of colleagues and support staff to prioritise outcome-focused support to our customers.
If you have previous experience as a Support Worker or Team Leader and are looking for that next step, then this could be the next role for you.
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Your key attributes
* Must have the right to work in the UK.
* Our values – positive, respectful, open and honest, understanding and dedicated.
* Supportive, empathetic and a positive role model to residents and staff.
Hours of work
The role is for a full-time position working 38.5 hours per week. This role requires a level of flexibility as you’ll be working on a day shift pattern rational 7 days per week, including weekends.
Where you'll be working
Amy Johnson House, Hull
In return, you’ll receive
* Hourly rate of £12.60
* Company pension scheme and contribution
* Flexible working week
* Induction and buddy programme
* Career development and on the job learning opportunities
* Healthcare cover including dental, optical, prescriptions and physiotherapy
* 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
* Access to discounted products and services
* Enhanced disclosure barring scheme (DBS) check cost covered
* Option to train towards NVQ in Health and Social Care
* Free car parking
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Ongoing employee recognition scheme and employee awards
* Refer a friend scheme
Your Responsibilities
* To work alongside the Service Manager and the team members in the day-to-day running of the service.
* Ensure duties are allocated to team members effectively and safely whilst on duty.
* Support service users with day-to-day activities enabling them to be able to live a full and as independent life as possible.
* Ensuring that our service users are at the heart of everything we do.
* Support service users whilst taking prescribed medication.
* Supervise support workers in the delivery and support to our service users.
* Be flexible to provide support out of hours should the service require this.
* Work positively and collaboratively with other colleagues within the team.
* Support your own staff team to maintain effective professional relationships with service users, their families, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
* Work within and implement our policy and procedure, including confidentiality and safeguarding.
* Escalate as appropriate any concerns or issues in a timely manner.
* Ensure service user records are maintained and kept up to date whilst reporting in a factual and ‘person-centred’ approach.
* Ideally, you will have gained previous experience and have a good understanding of mental health rehabilitation or have gained your level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
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